Chapter 1 : Overview; Features - Sony PXW-X500 Operation Manual

1 Overview
Chapter

Features

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/ -inch type Power HAD FX CCD
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Employs a / -inch type IT (Interline Transfer)
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progressive scan image sensor, with 2.20
megapixels for Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution,
and a newly developed signal processor LSI that
achieves a high sensitivity of F11 (1080/59.94i)
or F12 (1080/50i) for shooting high quality video.
Slow & Quick Motion function
Supports slow and quick motion shooting as a
special recording function. This function allows
you to obtain special video effects when shooting
slow-moving or fast-moving subjects. You can
shoot full HD 1920×1080 resolution video at
frame rates of up to 1080/120P (see page 69).
Multi-format support
Supports next generation XAVC (Intra/Long) and
MPEG4 SStP formats, in addition to existing
MPEG HD and DVCAM formats, allowing the
camcorder to record material in a diverse range of
applications (see page 43).
* Support for ProRes, DNxHD, and MPEG IMX
additional formats is planned.
* Installation of the PXWK-501 Codec Option and
PXWK-502 Codec Option Key (available separately)
is required for ProRes and DNxHD.
Simultaneous recording function
You can record the same video simultaneously
onto two SxS memory cards using the
simultaneous recording function. This is useful
for making a video backup while shooting (see
page 71).
Wireless function
The wireless LAN connection function and the
supplied IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN
Module enable you to configure and operate the
camcorder from a smartphone or tablet (see
page 80).
Camcorder shooting/recording system
configuration
A shooting/recording system can be configured
using the pre-installed 50-pin interface, mounting
a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor on the
camcorder, and connecting to a CCU (see
page 154).
GPS function
The camcorder can record location information
and time information for recorded video using a
built-in GPS module, enabling you to trace
shooting locations in post-production (see
page 79).
Pool-feed function
The camcorder can record external input using
the pre-installed pool-feed function (see
page 155).
Other functions
• The ALAC (automatic lens aberration
correction) function greatly reduces specific
patterns of chromatic aberration caused by the
lens (see page 133).
• The contrast of the video can be appropriately
adjusted using the gamma correction function,
which utilizes the dynamic range of the Power
HAD CCD sensor (see page 122). You can also
create customized gamma curves using user
gammas (see page 150).
• The focus assist function provides for easier
focusing in the viewfinder (see page 25).
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